Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
13,936 applied, 10,578 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Kean University cost?
$14,465 a year in-state
Out of state: about $23,182 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,743.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$8,338
$30,000–$48,000
$8,963
$48,000–$75,000
$12,356
$75,000–$110,000
$21,468
over $110,000
$24,386
Sticker, in-state
$28,743
In-state, with aid
$14,465
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $24,017 a year, against $15,300 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $8,717 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Kean University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Kean University's fall 2027 rule yet. Kean University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
76% for fall 2024: 10,578 of 13,936 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Kean University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 930 to 1150 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Kean University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,356 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,743.
How much does Kean University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Kean University is $24,017 a year, against $15,300 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,465 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $8,717 tuition gap gives about $23,182 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Kean University's graduation rate?
43% of students finish within six years and 24% within four (IPEDS).
